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Optimised recordings. Made easy.

Smart Mode automatically adjusts the LS-12 to the optimum recording level, whatever the room acoustics or instrument arrangement. Just set the Mode Dial to Smart Mode, press the REC button and play a rehearsal of the part with the highest volume – the recording level and settings are automatically adjusted.

Clear sound. Pure enjoyment.

The LS-12 teams up two high-sensitivity, low-noise microphones set at 90° angles to allow natural and expansive stereo recording that faithfully captures the original sound. They also record pure sound of up to 130dB for high-quality, immersive audio without clipping.

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L

R

440 hz

C

Metronome

Tuner

The right beat and tone. Every time.

The metronome can be used for keeping regular beats during practice sessions or together with synchronous recording. It has a range of different settings that include adjustment of the countdown feature, tempo, rhythm pattern, sound and volume. The Chromatic tuner function ensures a proper response to all musical scales, and easily tuning your instrument of choice.

Original Sound

Recording Sound

Overdubbing

One personal track. Many performers.

Use sources such as music CDs to make a unique recording in which you “perform together” with pro musicians. Overdubbing is also useful for adding sound effects such as the bustle of the city or bird calls or subtle arrangements on top of existing beats to create an original track.

Smart Mode

Directional stereo microphones

Metronome & tuner

Overdub recording

90° DIRECTIONAL MICS

Capture exceptional stereo sound in up to an amazing 130dB SPL.

USB & REMOTE JACKS

Easily hook up to a PC via USB and attach a remote with the dedicated jacks.

SD CARD SLOT

Boost your storage capacity with an SD/SDHC memory card.

LED LAMPS

The flashing LED lamps show the tempo for the metronome.

INTUITIVE BUTTONS

Conveniently access all the buttons and the Mode Dial on the front.

LARGE LCD

Intuitively navigate through the easy-to-read 1.83-inch display.

Product

LS-12

Essential features included.

The LS-12 makes it easier than ever for you to capture songs with professional, better-than-CD sound quality. High-quality direction microphones are perfectly complemented by an intuitive user interface, handy metronome lamps, full connectivity and more.

170g

Weight

2GB

Built-inmemory

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

96KHZ/24-BIT LINEAR PCM RECORDING

Better-than-CD sound.

96KHZ/24-BIT LINEAR PCM RECORDING

Better-than-CD sound.

The LS-12 supports linear PCM recording at rates of up to 24 bits and sampling frequencies as high as 96kHz – far surpassing the 44.1kHz/16 bits of CD-quality audio. When you select this bit rate and sampling frequency, you can readily make a CD of your own recordings.

Hi-Fi MICROPHONE AMPLIFIER CIRCUITS

Faithful Hi-Fi sound.

Hi-Fi MICROPHONE AMPLIFIER CIRCUITS

Faithful Hi-Fi sound.

To transfer and amplify the sounds captured by the microphones as faithfully as possible, the LS-12 is designed with Hi-Fi signal processing circuitry. The amplifier components, including independent low-noise and low-distortion signals for the left and right channels, eliminate cross-channel interference to enable clear signal transmission and a high S/N ratio. Analogue circuits are also included to process the signals that affect subtle nuances in sound. What’s more, boards for the digital system control and audio systems have been separated to achieve low-noise signal transmission.

MODE DIAL

The smart choice.

MODE DIAL

The smart choice.

The LS-12 features a single front dial that lets you choose between tuner and various recording modes in an instant: Smart, Manual and Quick. Particularly handy, Smart Mode automatically adjusts to the optimum recording level, making it easier than ever to achieve studio-standard results.

LOW-CUT FILTER

Clear conversation recordings.

LOW-CUT FILTER

Clear conversation recordings.

When the Low-cut Filter is set to cut frequencies below 300Hz, it can eliminate background noises such as air conditioners or projectors. When switched to 100Hz, these noises are reduced while the recorder continues to capture lower frequency sound.

PRE-RECORDING

Intuitive recording.

PRE-RECORDING

Intuitive recording.

The LS-12’s ingenious pre-record function doesn’t leave anything to chance: a pre-record buffer captures several seconds of sound before you’ve even pressed the record button. So you can capture the vital start of a critical recording.

MANUAL RECORDING LEVEL

Dynamic sound with every song.

MANUAL RECORDING LEVEL

Dynamic sound with every song.

By fine-tuning the recording level to match the volume of the audio source, you can capture high-quality recordings that make the most of the dynamic range. Fine level control is aided by the PEAK display lamps and the lever meter on the LCD display.

REMOTE CONTROL

Record with greater freedom.

REMOTE CONTROL

Record with greater freedom.

With the quick addition of the optional RS30W Remote Control from Olympus, you have the freedom to start and stop recordings from a distance. This accessory ensures that any noise which comes from the direct handling of the LS-12 is cancelled out.

TRIPOD MOUNT

Full flexibility.

TRIPOD MOUNT

Full flexibility.

Ensure an even more stable recording by connecting the LS-12 to a tripod, or even a compatible video camera’s hot shoe using an adapter. The convenient 1/4-inch tripod mount is built in.